11851
Modern Language Skills Programme for Advanced Learners
Easy to apply!
To apply for this course, just drop in to Learner Services at The Hub.
Please remember to fetch any documentation you might need with you. Our 'What to Bring' page might be useful!
Course Description
If you have studied a language before and your language skills
are suitable to communicate fairly complex phrases and vocabulary
whilst conversing in past, present and future situations, then this
course is for you. It is also suitable for students who have
completed a GCSE and would like to develop knowledge and fluency.
The programme helps you to develop and improve your ability to
communicate at quite a high level. You will learn to extend
language use to discuss and communicate topical, contemporary and
everyday issues.
The course is appropriate for learners who have a good range of
vocabulary and can communicate and identify fairly complex phrases
in the target language.
You will not have to sit an examination for this qualification
but you will need to prepare a portfolio of evidence of your
studies. You will use all language skills, reading, writing,
listening and speaking during the course and will develop
confidence with using the target language.
Languages offered include Italian and Spanish. We welcome
enquiries for other languages; however we would only be able to
offer a course if there was sufficient demand.
These qualifications are intended for use by a wide variety of
learners and are particularly suitable for:
- Adults in part-time provision
- Adults in the workplace
- Adults in full-time learning
- 16-19 learners in schools and colleges who wish to study a
language
- alongside their academic or vocational qualifications
Course Structure
The Doncaster College Language Skills Diploma consists of four
communication skills, reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Achievement of the Diploma is through completion of internally
assessed and moderated activities completed during the course, and
presented in student portfolios.
Entry Requirements
The Diploma Programme is aimed at learners with a good level of
prior knowledge of the target language or those completing the
Doncaster College Language Skills Certificate. Learners should be
16+. Continuing learners will be offered an opportunity to enrol
via their course tutor. Any new learners will need to complete an
application and interview prior to enrolling. Courses must have 12
or more students in the group. If a course attracts sufficient
interest then the learners will be invited to enrol at a specific
group event.
Course Progression Routes
These qualifications encourage progression through the levels
and learners successfully completing the Diploma can progress to
other Advanced Language Studies subject to availability.
Course Career Prospects
Acquisition of a language alongside vocational or academic
skills can enhance career prospects in globalised economies.
Employers are increasingly seeing language acquisition as an
invaluable skill in response to the challenge of flexibility and
mobility in the labour market.
Useful websites:
If you are unsure about your career progression please contact the Careers Team.
How to Apply
To apply for this course, please visit the Learner Services team
at The Hub. For maps and directions, please see our Maps page.
For more advanced courses such as Degrees and HNC/Ds please click here.
For Postgraduate & Professional courses please click here.